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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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